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Federal Charges for Drug Crimes in Florida.

Drug Trafficking-Drug Smuggling-Conspiracy-RICO-Money Laundering

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Brent Horst represents individuals charged with drug crimes in Federal Court throughout Florida including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, South Florida, Tampa, Orlando, Broward, Dade.

Experienced Miami Drug Crime Defense Lawyer
Defending a drug charge in federal court is often much more difficult than in state court. Federal authorities usually do a more thorough job of investigating the case. Federal Investigators are more likely to have obtrained wire taps of conversations, video surveillance , audio surveillance, and financial records that have been reviewed by experts to demonstrate that assets came from illegal drug activity. In Federal Court prosecutions often involve much larger and much more complicated conspiracy cases than in State Court.

Penalties in Federal Court are also typically much more severe than those imposed in State Court. In state court a first-time offender is often eligible for probation or early release. In the Federal system even first-time offenders may face mandatory minimum sentences of 10 years, 20 years, or even life in prison.

Federal drug crimes defense attorney Brent Horst understands the importance of strategic defense in Federal drug cases. "I model my practice to be David vs. Goliath," says Mr. Horst. "When you go to war with the giant (the government) he will always have more firepower and resources than you. It is more about tactics and strategy, knowing where and how to hit him.

Brent Horst is a former prosecuting attorney and a Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. With more than 20 years of trial experience Mr. Horst has taken more than 100 criminal cases to jury trial. Attorney Brent Horst believes it is important that each client receive his full attention. Unlike some firms, which have paralegals or junior associates handle part or all of a case, Mr. Horst handles every aspect of the case. "I'm a bit of a control freak." When I am responsible for someone's life I don't delegate that responsibility." This is an attitude most of Brent's client's appreciate.

Contact a Skilled Federal Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer

Talk to drug crimes defense lawyer Brent Horst about the charges you're facing in federal court or if you think you're being investigated. Contact Brent Horst to schedule a confidential case evaluation. Call 305-851-7413.